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In Defense of Food

In Defense of Food

An Eater's Manifesto, 1st Edition

Michael Pollan

Course Expiration Date: Jun-30-2014

A New York Times bestselling book! Every health professional needs to read this well researched book! What has happened to our food quality, diet, and culture in the past two generations? A look at processed food, research and journalism.

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In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto

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A New York Times bestselling book! Michael Pollan shares his research into what has happened to food and nutrition messages in the U.S. over the past forty years or so. Every health professional needs to read this well researched book! Our food quality, diet, and food culture have changed for the worse. He gives us an indepth look at processed or genetically altered foods, nutrition research, and food marketing and journalism.

Course Objectives

OBJECTIVES for SELF-STUDY COURSE Upon successful completion of this self-study course, the users will be able to: 1. Identify at least four ways foods have dramatically changed in the US over the past 30 years. 2. Identify how nutrients became more important than food and why the public doesn’t feel qualified to make food choices on their own. 3. Explain six ways this trend towards unhealthy eating can be reversed. 4. Discuss the impact of poor food intake on America’s health.

Learning Codes

(1000) Professional skills
(1040) Cultural sensitivity
(1070) Leadership, critical and strategic thinking
(1080) Legislation, public policy
(2000) Science of food and nutrition
(2020) Composition of foods, nutrient analysis
(2030) Food preservation, additives, irradiation
(2040) Food science, genetically modified food
(3000) Nutrition assessment & Diagnosis
(3040) Food consumption, fluid balance
(4000) Wellness and public health
(4030) Dietary guidelines, DRIs, Food Guide Pyramid, food labeling
(4100) Social Marketing
(4110) Vegetarianism
(5000) Medical Nutrition Therapy
(5150) Cancer
(5160) Cardiovascular disease
(5190) Diabetes mellitus
(5370) Weight management, obesity
(6000) Education, Training, and Counseling
(6010) Behavior change theories, techniques
(8000) Food Service Systems and Culinary Arts
(8070) Food production, quantity purchasing
(8120) Sales, merchandising
(9000) Research and Grants
(9020) Evaluation and application of research
(9050) Publication, communications of research outcomes
(9060) Research development and design
(9070) Research instruments and techniques

Recommended for...

Registered Dietitians (RD)
Dietetic Technicians Registered (DTR)
Registered Nurses (RN)
Certified Dietary Managers (CDM)

Book Details

Author	Michael Pollan
Year Published	2008
Edition	1st Edition
Publisher	Penguin
ISBN	978-1-59420-145-5
Format	Hardback
Page Count	240

Why we chose this book

Great writer and interesting book! The public has read this book and likes its messages.

About the Author

Michael Pollan, author of New York Times bestseller "Omnivore's Dilemma," Professor of Journalism at Berkeley. Co-produced and appeared in the popular film, "Food, Inc."

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